[Ord. No. 687 §901, 11-1-1960]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
Includes any material which is composed predominantly of
any of the following hydro carbons, or mixtures of them; propane,
butanes (normal butane and isobutane), and butylenes.
[Ord. No. 687 §902, 11-1-1960]
A. No system for the utilization of liquefied petroleum gases nor facilities
for the charging of containers of the storage and handling of liquefied
petroleum gases shall be installed unless a written permit has been
first obtained from the Building Inspector.
B. No permit shall be required for the utilization of liquefied petroleum
gases from cylinders constructed in accordance with Interstate Commerce
Commission specifications but the installer shall in all cases file
a written notification with the Building Inspector.
[Ord. No. 687 §903, 11-1-1960]
All liquefied petroleum gases shall be effectively odorized
by an agent of such character so to indicate positively, by a distinct
odor, the presence of gas down to concentrations in air of not over
one-fifth (1/5) of the lower limit of combustibility.
[Ord. No. 687 §904, 11-1-1960]
No facilities for transferring liquefied petroleum gases from
tank cars to storage tanks or to tank trucks of facilities for transferring
liquefied petroleum gases from storage tanks to tank trucks or to
cylinders or other containers shall be located within the fire limits,
nor in closely built up sections, nor within fifty (50) feet of the
line of other property which may be built upon, nor shall other property
be built upon or located within fifty (50) feet of such facilities.
[Ord. No. 687 §905, 11-1-1960]
The design, construction, location, installation and operation
of equipment for the storing, handling, transportation and utilization
of liquefied petroleum gases shall be in conformity with the standard
requirements as set forth in, or otherwise adopted by, or pursuant
to the Laws of Missouri relating to liquefied petroleum gases and
such standards or laws are hereby declared to be the minimum requirements
under this Chapter. The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to
determine whether or not these requirements have been satisfactorily
complied with, and to enforce the same in like manner as other provisions
of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 687 §906, 11-1-1960]
The Building Inspector shall issue permits for the continued
use of equipment for the storing, handling, transportation and utilization
of liquefied petroleum gases which is not in strict conformity with
the terms of ordinance in all cases in which such continued use will
not constitute a distinct hazard to life or adjoining property. In
all cases where such permit is denied the Building Inspector shall
notify the applicant and specify the reason for denial in writing.